Microwave combi-oven User Manual www.howdens.
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Contents Safety information 4 Safety instructions 6 Product description 9 Control panel 10 Before first use 12 Daily use 12 Clock functions 18 Automatic programmes 19 Using the accessories 20 Additional functions 21 Hints and tips 23 Care and cleaning 43 Troubleshooting 44 Energy efficiency 45 Your guarantee 46 Subject to change without notice.
Safety information Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or damages that are the result of incorrect installation or usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe and accessible location for future reference.
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Always use oven gloves to remove or put in accessories or ovenware. Before carrying out any maintenance, disconnect the appliance from the power supply. Ensure that the appliance is switched off before replacing the lamp to avoid the possibility of electric shock. Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance.
• • • • • Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling. Care must be taken when handling the container. The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars shall be stirred or shaken and the temperature checked before consumption, in order to avoid burns. Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be heated in the appliance since they may explode, even after microwave heating has ended. The appliance should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed.
• Make sure not to cause damage to the mains plug and to the mains cable. Should the mains cable need to be replaced, this must be carried out by our Authorised Service Centre. • Do not let mains cables touch or come near the appliance door, especially when the door is hot. • The shock protection of live and insulated parts must be fastened in such a way that it cannot be removed without tools. • Connect the mains plug to the mains socket only at the end of the installation.
• Always cook with the oven door closed. • If the appliance is installed behind a furniture panel (e.g. a door) make sure the door is never closed when the appliance is in operation. Heat and moisture can build up behind a closed furniture panel and cause subsequent damage to the appliance, the housing unit or the floor. Do not close the furniture panel until the appliance has cooled down completely after use. Care and cleaning WARNING! Risk of injury, fire, or damage to the appliance.
Product description General overview 1 2 3 4 4 8 5 6 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Control panel Electronic programmer Heating element Microwave generator Lamp Fan Shelf support, removable Shelf positions 7 Accessories Wire shelf For cookware, cake tins, roasts. Baking tray For cakes and biscuits.
Control panel Electronic programmer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Use the sensor fields to operate the appliance. Sensor field 1 2 3 - Function Comment Display Shows the current settings of the appliance. ON / OFF To activate and deactivate the appliance. Heating Functions or Assisted Cooking Touch the sensor field once to choose a heating function or the menu: Assisted Cooking. Touch the sensor field again to switch between the menus: Heating Functions, Assisted Cooking.
Sensor field 9 10 11 Function Comment Back key To go back one level in the menu. To show the main menu, touch the field for 3 seconds. Time and additional functions To set different functions. When a heating function operates, touch the sensor field to set the timer or the functions: Function Lock, Favourites, Heat + Hold, Set + Go. Minute Minder To set the function: Minute Minder. Display A A. B. C. D. E.
Symbol Function Fast Heat Up The function is on. It decreases the heat up time. Weight Automatic The display shows that the automatic weight system is on or that weight can be changed. Heat + Hold The function is on. Before first use WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters. Initial Cleaning Remove all accessories and removable shelf supports from the oven. Refer to "Care and cleaning" chapter. Clean the oven and the accessories before first use.
The menus in overview Main menu Symbol / Menu item Application Contains a list of heating functions. Heating Functions Contains a list of automatic programmes. Assisted Cooking Favourites Contains a list of favourite cooking programmes created by the user. Used to set the appliance configuration. Basic Settings Contains a list of additional heating functions. Specials Submenu for: Basic Settings Symbol / Menu item Description Sets the current time on the clock.
Symbol / Menu item Key Tones Description Activates and deactivates the tone of the touch fields. It is not possible to deactivate the tone of the ON / OFF touch field. Activates and deactivates the alarm tones. Alarm/Error Tones Shows the software version and configuration. Service Resets all settings to factory settings. Factory Settings Heating Functions Heating function Application True Fan Cooking Pizza Setting To bake on up to two shelf positions at the same time and to dry food.
Heating function Application To roast larger meat joints or poultry with bones on one shelf position. To make gratins and to brown. Turbo Grilling The lamp may automatically deactivate at a temperature below 60 °C during some oven functions. Specials Heating function Application To bake bread. Bread Baking For dishes such as lasagna or potato gratin. To make gratins and to brown. Au Gratin To rise the yeast dough before baking. Dough Proving To preheat plates for serving.
Setting a heating function 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Turn on the oven. Select the menu: Heating Functions. to confirm. Press Select a heating function. Press to confirm. Set the temperature. to confirm. Press Microwave functions Functions Description Microwave Creates the heat directly in the food. Use it to heat meals and drinks, to defrost meat or fruit, and to cook vegetables and fish. Combi Use it to operate the heating function and the microwave mode together.
Setting the Combi function 1. Turn on a heating function. Refer to "Setting a heating function". and do the same steps as when you set the Microwave function. 2. Press For some functions the microwave will start as soon as the set temperature is reached. Functions not available for the Combi function: Favourites, End Time, Set + Go, Heat + Hold. Setting the Microwave Quick Start function 1. If necessary, press to turn off the oven. to turn on the Quick Start function. 2.
Clock functions Clock functions table Clock function Application Minute Minder To set a countdown (max. 2 h 30 min). This function has no effect on the operation of the oven. You can also turn it on when the oven is turned off. Use to turn on the function. Press the minutes and or to set to start. Duration To set how long the oven works (max. 23 h 59 min). End Time To set the switch-off time for a heating function (max. 23 h 59 min).
4. Press again and again until the display shows: Heat + Hold. 5. Press to confirm. When the function ends, a signal sounds. The function stays on if you change the heating function. Time Extension The function: Time Extension makes the heating function continue after the end of Duration. Applicable to all heating functions with Duration or Weight Automatic. 1. When the cooking time ends, a signal sounds. Press any symbol. The display shows the message. to turn on or to cancel. 2. Press 3.
4. Press or to set the food weight. Press to confirm. The automatic programme starts. 5. You can change the weight at any time. Press or to change the weight. 6. When the time ends, a signal sounds. Press any symbol to turns off the signal. With some programmes turn over the food after 30 minutes. The display shows a reminder. Using the accessories WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters. Inserting the accessories Use only suitable cookware and material.
Push the baking tray between the guide bars of the shelf support and the wire shelf on the guide bars above. Small indentation at the top increase safety. The indentations are also anti-tip devices. The high rim around the shelf prevents cookware from slipping of the shelf. Additional functions Favourites You can save your favourite settings, such as duration, temperature or heating function. They are available in the menu: Favourites. You can save 20 programmes.
Activating the programme 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn on the oven. Select the menu: Favourites. Press to confirm. Select your favourite programme name. Press to confirm. Using the Child Lock When the Child Lock is on, the oven cannot be turned on accidentally. 1. Press to turn on the display. 2. Press and at the same time until the display shows a message . To turns off the Child Lock function repeat step 2. Function Lock This function prevents an accidental change of the heating function.
Automatic Switch-off For safety reasons the oven turns off automatically after some time if a heating function works and you do not change any settings. Temperature (°C) Switch-off time (h) 30 - 115 12.5 120 - 195 8.5 200 - 230 5.5 The Automatic switch-off does not work with the functions: Light, Duration, End Time. Brightness of the display There are two modes of display brightness: • Night brightness - when the oven is turned off, the brightness of the display is lower between 10 PM and 6 AM.
Turn or stir the food halfway through the defrosting and cooking time. Cover the food for cooking and reheating. Put the spoon to the bottle or glass when heating drinks to ensure better heat distribution. Put the food into the oven without any packaging. The packaged ready meals can be put into the oven only when the packaging is microwave safe (check information on the packaging). Microwave cooking Cook food covered. If you want to keep a crust cook food without a cover.
Cookware / Material Microwave function Defrosting Heating, Cooking Ceramic and earthenware without any quartz or metal components and glazes which contain metal Ceramic, porcelain and earthenware with unglazed bottom or with small holes, e.g.
Remove the food packaging and put the food on a plate. Do not cover the food, as it can extend the defrosting time. Use the first shelf position. Baking • Use the lower temperature the first time. • You can extend baking times by 10 – 15 minutes if you bake cakes on more than one shelf position. • Cakes and pastries at different heights do not always brown equally. There is no need to change the temperature setting if an unequal browning occurs. The differences equalize during baking.
Baking on one oven level Baking in tins Food Function Temperature (°C) Time (min) Shelf position Ring cake or brioche True Fan Cooking 150 160 50 - 70 1 Madeira cake / Fruit cakes True Fan Cooking 140 160 70 - 90 1 Sponge cake / Sponge cake True Fan Cooking 140 150 35 - 50 1 Sponge cake / Sponge cake Conventional Cooking 160 35 - 50 2 Flan base - short pas- True Fan Cooking 170 180 10 - 25 1 try1) Flan base - sponge mixture True Fan Cooking 150 170 20 - 25 1 Apple pie / Ap
Food Function Temperature (°C) Time (min) Shelf position Cream puffs / Eclairs1) Conventional Cooking 190 - 210 20 - 35 2 Swiss Roll1) Conventional Cooking 180 - 200 10 - 20 2 Cake with crumble topping (dry) True Fan Cooking 150 - 160 20 - 40 1 Buttered almond cake / Conventional Cooking 190 - 210 20 - 30 2 sugar cakes1) Fruit flans (made with yeast dough / sponge True Fan Cooking 150 - 160 35 - 55 1 Conventional Cooking 170 35 - 55 1 Fruit flans made with short pastry Tru
Food Function Temperature (°C) Time (min) Shelf position Biscuits made with yeast dough True Fan Cooking 150 - 160 20 - 40 1 Puff pastries1) True Fan Cooking 170 - 180 20 - 30 1 Rolls1) Conventional Cooking 190 - 210 10 - 25 2 Small cakes / Small True Fan Cooking 160 20 - 35 3 Conventional Cooking 170 20 - 35 2 cakes1) Small cakes / Small cakes1) 1) Preheat the oven.
Cakes / pastries / breads on baking trays Food Temperature (°C) Time (min) Shelf position Cream puffs / Eclairs1) 160 - 180 25 - 45 1/3 Dry streusel cake 150 - 160 30 - 45 1/3 1) Preheat the oven.
Food Quantity (kg) Temperature (°C) Time (min) Shelf position Steak 0.2 - 0.
Roasting tables Beef Food Function Quantity (kg) Power (Watts) Temperature (°C) Time (min) Shelf position Pot roast Conventional Cooking 1 - 1.5 200 230 60 - 80 1 Pork Food Function Quantity (kg) Power (Watts) Temperature (°C) Time (min) Shelf position Shoulder, neck, ham joint Turbo Grilling 1 - 1.5 200 160 - 180 50 - 70 1 Meat loaf Turbo Grilling 0.75 - 1 200 160 - 170 35 - 50 1 Pork knuckle (precooked) Turbo Grilling 0.
Poultry Food Function Quantity (kg) Power (Watts) Temperature (°C) Time (min) Shelf position Poultry portions Turbo Grilling 0.2 - 0.25 each 200 200 - 220 20 - 35 1 Chicken half Turbo Grilling 0.4 - 0.5 each 200 190 - 210 25 - 40 1 Chicken poulard Turbo Grilling 1 - 1.5 200 190 - 210 30 - 45 1 Duck Turbo Grilling 1.
Food Function Quantity (kg) Power (Watts) Temperature (°C) Time (min) Shelf position Savoury dishes with raw ingredients (potatoes, vegetables) True Fan Cooking - 400 600 160 - 180 30 - 45 2 Grill • • • • • Always grill with the maximum temperature setting. Set the shelf into the shelf position as recommended in the grilling table. Always set the pan to collect the fat into the first shelf position. Grill only flat pieces of meat or fish.
Food Time (min) Shelf position 1st side 2nd side Fillet steaks / veal steaks 7 - 10 6-8 3 Toast / Toast 1-3 1-3 3 Toast with topping 6-8 - 2 Frozen foods • Remove the food packaging. Put the food on a plate. • Do not cover it with a bowl or a plate. This can extend the defrost time.
Food Function Temperature (°C) Time (min) Shelf position Baguettes3) Conventional Cooking as per manufacturer's instructions as per manufacturer's instructions 2 Fruit cake Conventional Cooking as per manufacturer's instructions as per manufacturer's instructions 2 1) Preheat the oven. 2) Turn 2 or 3 times during cooking. 3) Preheat the oven. Defrost • Remove the food packaging and put the food on a plate. • Use the first shelf position from the bottom.
The jars cannot touch each other. Put approximately 1/2 litre of water into the baking tray to give sufficient moisture in the oven. When the liquid in the jars starts to simmer (after approximately 35 - 60 minutes with onelitre jars), stop the oven or decrease the temperature to 100 °C (see the table).
Food Temperature (°C) Time (h) Shelf position Apple slices 60 - 70 6-8 3 Pears 60 - 70 6-9 3 Bread Baking Preheating is not recommended.
Defrosting poultry Food Power (Watts) Time (min) Standing time (min) Chicken (1 kg) 100 25 - 30 10 - 20 Chicken breast (0.15 kg) 100 3-5 10 - 15 Chicken legs (0.15 kg) 100 3-5 10 - 15 Food Power (Watts) Time (min) Standing time (min) Whole Fish (0.5 kg) 100 10 - 15 5 - 10 Fish fillets (0.5 kg) 100 12 - 15 5 - 10 Food Power (Watts) Time (min) Standing time (min) Butter (0.25 kg) 100 3-4 5 - 10 Grated cheese (0.
Food Power (Watts) Time (min) Standing time (min) Baby milk (180 ml); Put spoon into the bottle 600 0:20 - 0:40 - Convenience food (0.5 kg) 600 6-9 2-5 Frozen ready meals (0.5 kg) 400 10 - 15 2-5 Milk (200 ml) 1000 1 - 1:30 - Water (200 ml) 1000 1:30 - 2 - Sauce (200 ml) 600 1-3 - Soup (300 ml) 600 3-5 - Food Power (Watts) Time (min) Standing time (min) Chocolate / Chocolate coating (0.15 kg) 300 2-4 - Butter (0.
Food Ovenware Po wer (Wa tts) Temperature (°C) Tim e (mi n) Shel f position Standing time (min) 2 chicken halves (2 x 0.55 kg) Round glass dish, Ø 26 cm 300 220 40 2 5 Au gratin potatoes (1 kg) Gratin dish 300 200 40 2 10 Roast pork neck (1.1 kg) Glass dish with strainer 300 200 70 1 10 Examples of cooking applications for power settings The data in the table is for guidance only.
Food Grilling time (min) 1st side 2nd side Burgers 9 - 13 8 - 10 Toast 1-3 1-3 Microwave function Tests according to IEC 60705. Food Power (Watts) Quantity (kg) Shelf position Time (min) Comments 1) Sponge cake 600 0.475 Bottom 7-9 Turn container around by 1/4, halfway through the cooking time. Meatloaf 400 0.9 2 25 - 32 Turn container around by 1/4, halfway through the cooking time. Egg custard 500 1 Bottom 18 - Meat defrosting 200 0.
Food Chicken (1.1 kg) Function Turbo Grilling + MW Power (Watt s) Temperature (°C) 200 200 Shelf position Time (min) Comments 45 - 55 Put the meat in round glass container and turn it upside down after 20 minutes of the cooking time. 1) 1 1) Use wire shelf unless otherwise specified. Care and cleaning WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters. Notes on cleaning Clean the front of the oven with a soft cloth with warm water and a mild cleaning agent.
2. Pull the front end of the shelf support away from the side wall. 3. Pull the supports out of the rear catch. Install the shelf supports in the opposite sequence. Replacing the lamp WARNING! Risk of electric shock. The lamp can be hot. 1. Turn off the oven. Wait until the oven is cooled down. 2. Disconnect the oven from the mains. 3. Put a cloth on the bottom of the cavity. CAUTION! Always hold the halogen lamp with a cloth to prevent grease residue from burning on the lamp. The top lamp 1. 2. 3. 4.
Problem Possible cause Remedy The oven does not heat up. The fuse is blown. Make sure that the fuse is the cause of the malfunction. If the fuse is blown again and again, contact a qualified electrician. The lamp does not operate. The lamp is defective. Replace the lamp. The display shows an error code that is not in this table. There is an electrical fault. • • Steam and condensation settle on the food and in the cavity of the oven. You left the dish in the oven for too long.
Use metal dishes to improve energy saving, but only when you use a non-microwave function. When possible, do not preheat the oven before you put the food inside. When the cooking duration is longer than 30 minutes, reduce the oven temperature to minimum 3 - 10 minutes before the end of the cooking time, depending on the duration of the cooking. The residual heat inside the oven will continue to cook. Use the residual heat to warm up other dishes.
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